Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-22
Riverside
Gem of the Citrus Belt
Phcn 0menal fn Growth and
Prosperity.

MOTE CAREFULLY SOME OF THE
A>points in favor OF S,uth Riverside as q
place for investment, residence.or business,
1t is located about forty miles east OF Los
Angeles and fourteen miles southwest of
Riverside, on the new santa Fe line, and at
the junction OF the new line from Pomona
and Elsinore South Riverside is the ma.
tural centre Of very fertile fruit.growing
and rich mineral section
The lands are within the great Orange
Belt where can bs grown to perfection all
kinds OF fruits and plants known to South
ern California. This large tract Is sub.
divided into lots OF Ave and ten acres. and
present prices are much lower than else.
where for the same grade of soil and for
similar conditions. There are three water
systems that will furnish an ample supply
for irrigation and domestic use. In addi
tion to the general fruit interests, there are
many kinds OF mineral and clay that will
come into use for building. piping,
| tiling. etc.
White and black sulphur springs, hot and
cold, are near the townsite. These springs
have long been known and u. ed their
| excellent curative properties. There are
| many conditions here most favorable for q
leading health and pleasure resort. The
smooth, rolling mesa land can be irrigated
without expense for grading or leveling.
There are many miles of rich valley land
tributary to this point, making It an i'm
portant place on the new Santa Fe line, as 1t
has within itself all the elements OF success
full growth, and. backed by a good sur
rounding country. 1t must soon become a
place OF wonderful beauty and prosperity.
The town proper is unique and inviting.
A three mile grand boulevard encircles the
place. This smooth. grad ed avenue will
be lined on each side with the choicest
plants and trees. From every part OF the
place the view is most enchanti ng-lofty
mountains, slightly foothills. verdant val
leys. The extent and varie ty of scenery is
unsurpassed.
There 10 already large amount OF per.
manent improvement; . hne threertcry
hotel occupies q central block. the building
is modern in design. complete in appoint
ments and will become . delightful resort
for health aud pleasure seekers. A large
bank block will soon be mp which in de-.
sign and finish would be . credit to any
place. Anumber Of oostly dwellings are
now building and many others contracted
to go up in short time. Ample provision
Is made for public needs and no effort is
spared to beautifJ and advance the place
Pure mountain water IL piped to all parts of
the town In heavy pressure pipes affording
the best Of protection In case Of fire. Lots
are reserved for schools. churches and
parks. outh Riverside will become noted
for beauty Of location, hne climate and
active business. having the advantage of
being railroad center. near to Los Angeles
and within easy reach Of mountain and
ocean resorts.
Within six months lots and lands here
have doubled. In some cases quadrupled In
value. The same property will no doubt
continue to advance q the same rate for
the next six months. Everything gives
promise Of growth and increase In values
Unprecedented In the history Of such en-
terpriscs.
For maps, prices. full particulars see F.
N. Choquille. South Riverside agency, "a |
North Spring street. js26-tf